I despise the end of the month. My EBT benefits are always empty and money gets tight and my WIC checks for William don't start till the end of the month. Friday morning I was completely out of formula for William. I had a $5 off coupon for Similac and i thought I had enough in my checking account to buy a small can, but apparently it wasn't enough.
Embarrassed from having my debit card declined twice and a long line developing behind me, I told the cashier I would just come back later and I walked out of the grocery store.
The next thing I knew, a woman was calling after me. She offered to buy the formula. I gave my coupon back to the cashier and the stranger's husband paid for the formula and then she gave me $20. She said "God bless you," and I left the store in tears knowing that there still are good people in the world. It makes me happy to know that some people out there are willing to help a total stranger.
Next time you are standing in line at the grocery and the person in front of you has just one item that they really need but didn't have enough money like they thought they did and you have a little wiggle room, don't hesitate to help. I know I will.
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